A resident has a permanent tracheostomy. The person wants to take a shower. Which is correct?
a. People with tracheostomies cannot shower. They have tub or bed baths.
b. A shower guard is used and a hand-held nozzle is used to direct water away from the stoma.
c. The person needs to cover the stoma with plastic or leather.
d. Only the person's lower body is washed.
B
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